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Darrell E. Koelz, 66, of Granger and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, died Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Palm Beach Gardens. Darrell was born in Highland, IL on May 24, 1944 to Eldridge and Blanche (Winter) Koelz, who preceded him in death. A self-employed entrepreneur, he enjoyed his work, as well as classic cars and was a member of various car clubs. He loved dancing and evenings out, but was devoted to his family and his grandchildren. Darrell is survived by his brothers, Kent (Judy) Koelz of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Randy Koelz of Tequesta, FL and Kevin (Debbie) Koelz of Jupiter, FL; his son and daughter, Alan & Lori Koelz in California; step-daughter, Tammy (John) Moore of Osceola; step-sons, Thomas (Gail Schelling) Blain of Elkhart, Todd (Tammy) Blain of Plainfield, IL and his beloved grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Darrell was also preceded in death by his wife, Iota. Funeral Services 3:00 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy. Friends may call on Wednesday from 1-3pm. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family’s preferred memorial is Vitas Hospice-Northlake, 4360 Northlake Blvd., Suite 114, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
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Herb Lozott (1963)
Darrell left us on May 19th 2011 after a courageous battle with Cancer.
As an underclassman, I looked up to Darrell. He taught me many things. One of the memorable was; how to use two pens in the same hand to write the "I will not do again..." punishments we both frequently received, cutting the writing time in half. Good stuff!
After a number of years living in Indiana and enjoying one of his favorite past times, Hot Rods, Darrell rediscovered Cushman Motorscooters. With characteristic zeal, he enjoyed a number of Cushman Eagles, step-throughs, and, the customized versions of Eagles, with the two cylinder Vanguard engines. Darrell was all about customizing. Over the years he owned many very nicely customized Hot Rods and Scooters. He had good reason to be proud of them.
Along with his brothers, Kent, Randy and Kevin, we all enjoyed going to car shows, and, motorscooter events in Portland, Indiana as well as, Cochran and Hiawassee, Georgia.
His family, his very good friend Gene Bondonese, myself and a host of friends in Florida and Indiana will miss his humor and friendship.
Herb Lozott - "the Herbster"
Walter Perine (1963)
Darrell E. Koelz, 66, of Granger and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, died Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Palm Beach Gardens. Darrell was born in Highland, IL on May 24, 1944 to Eldridge and Blanche (Winter) Koelz, who preceded him in death. A self-employed entrepreneur, he enjoyed his work, as well as classic cars and was a member of various car clubs. He loved dancing and evenings out, but was devoted to his family and his grandchildren. Darrell is survived by his brothers, Kent (Judy) Koelz of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Randy Koelz of Tequesta, FL and Kevin (Debbie) Koelz of Jupiter, FL; his son and daughter, Alan & Lori Koelz in California; step-daughter, Tammy (John) Moore of Osceola; step-sons, Thomas (Gail Schelling) Blain of Elkhart, Todd (Tammy) Blain of Plainfield, IL and his beloved grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Darrell was also preceded in death by his wife, Iota. Funeral Services 3:00 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy. Friends may call on Wednesday from 1-3pm. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family’s preferred memorial is Vitas Hospice-Northlake, 4360 Northlake Blvd., Suite 114, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
